ISSUE:

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

NOTE:

OWNERS ARE EXPECTED TO WASH AND WAX THEIR VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHROME PARTS, TO REMOVE HARMFUL DEPOSITS AND PROTECT THE CHROME SURFACE. CORROSION DUE TO LACK OF MAINTENANCE OR DUE TO PITTING FROM STONE IMPACTS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUMPER IS NOT CHROME PLATED. IT HAS A PROTECTIVE COATING THAT REDUCES, BUT DOES NOT ELIMINATE EXPOSURE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

F-SUPER DUTY AND EXCURSION SERVICE PROCEDURE

NOTE:

USE PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR APPLYING BOTH THE MOTORCRAFT CUSTOM BRIGHT METAL CLEANER (ZC-15) AND THE LOW TEMPERATURE ANTI-CORROSION COATING (PM-12-A).

Hoist vehicle until bumper is at working level. Follow all safety precautions as outlined in the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-19.

F-150 SERVICE PROCEDURE

USE PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR APPLYING BOTH THE MOTORCRAFT CUSTOM BRIGHT METAL CLEANER (ZC-15) AND THE LOW TEMPERATURE ANTI-CORROSION COATING (PM-12-A).

Hoist vehicle until bumper is at working level. Follow all safety precautions as outlined in the WSM, Section 501-19.

Remove front bumper per WSM, Section 501-19: Bumpers.

Remove the fog lamp and bracket assembly retaining bolts, if equipped, to the bumper bar.

Remove the nine (9) push pins from the air opening grille and remove the grille. Take care not to damage the fins on the push pins when removing the pins.

NOTE:

IT IS NOT NECESSARY FOR THIS PROCEDURE TO REMOVE THE TWO (2) SNAP-IN GRILLES AT THE LEFT AND RIGHT ENDS OF THE AIR OPENING GRILLE ASSEMBLY .

Clean excessive dirt from an area of 50 mm (2″) around the openings on the inside of the bumper bar.

Clean the red rust stains from inside the chrome surface of the bumper with Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15).

Install masking tape as shown in Figure 1 (typical) in center air opening and, if equipped, the two (2) round fog lamp openings.

Using a foam brush, coat the edges of the openings with Motorcraft Low Temperature Anti-Corrosion Coating (PM-12-A).

NOTE:

PAINT THE EDGE OF THE OPENING(S) AND AT LEAST 25 MM (1″) AREA SURROUNDING THE INSIDE OF THE BUMPER AT THE OPENING(S).

Remove the tape at the opening(s).

Reinstall the center opening grille assembly with the nine (9) push pin retainers. Replace any push pin retainers (N807389-S) that may have been damaged during the removal procedure.

Reinstall the fog lamp and bracket assemblies, if equipped, and tighten the retaining bolts to 5.4 N-m (48 lb-in).

Reinstall bumper assembly as per WSM, Section 501-19: Bumpers.

NOTE:

DO NOT REUSE THE THREE (3) FASCIA ASSEMBLY-TO-FRONT BUMPER BOLTS (ITEM #3 IN WORKSHOP MANUAL). REPLACE THE BOLTS WITH N811847-S301 AND TIGHTEN TO 3.2 N-m (28 LB-IN).

PART NUMBER

PART NAME

N811847-S301

F-150 Facia Assembly-to-Front Bumper Bolt (3 per repair)

PM-12-A

Motorcraft Low Temperature Anti-Corrosion Coating

ZC-15

Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION

DESCRIPTION

TIME

061511A

2004-2005 F-150, 2005-2007 F-Super Duty, 2005 Excursion Follow Service Procedure To Clean And Install Rust Preventative On Front Bumper, Includes Time To Remove And Install Bumper (Do Not Use With 17757A)

1.5 Hrs.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.

CONDITION CODE

17750

P1

NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers”. Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company’s on-line technical resources.